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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rieux ask Tarrou to do this?
(a) Because he is too busy to do it himself.
(b) Because he has terrible handwriting.
(c) Because he wants to write an article about it for the Medical Journal.
(d) Because he doesn't speak English.

2. What interesting character enters the novel at this point?
(a) Inspector Clouseau.
(b) The Oran water supply.
(c) Dr Rieux's mother-in-law.
(d) The plague itself.

3. Where is this information to be found?
(a) On walls, as graffiti.
(b) On walls, as in public notices.
(c) In the newspapers.
(d) In Tarrou's journal.

4. What is the Spaniard's medical condition?
(a) He is bedridden with cancer.
(b) He has tuberculosis.
(c) He has bubolic plague.
(d) He is bedridden with asthma.

5. Who comes with M. Joseph Grand to see Dr Rieux?
(a) The police inspector.
(b) M. Tarrou.
(c) Cardinal Richelieu.
(d) M. Cottard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is also in attendance when Cottard is questioned?

2. In what city is the story set?

3. What is Rieux worried about?

4. What does Dr. Rieux urge the committee to do?

5. What important meeting takes place?

(see the answer key)

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